constraint/constraints for development of integrated value chain system of Agriculture sector. 

• Public and private investments in agriculture have remained low since the early 90s. Bottlenecks in implementation and a high degree of uncertainty have further reduced investor appetite for agricultural investments. 
• Inability to acquire land for setting up of market yards, resulting from the restrictions on land leasing and land acquisition, is another major constraint. 
• Even the existing marketing infrastructure suffers because of a lack of finances, manpower and proper facilities.  
• Sub-market yards largely function as a location for government procurement and do not provide opportunities for open auction.  
• Further, they are irregular in their operations and handle less than five per cent of the volume handled in principal yards. 

• Poor maintenance of rural roads is a major constraint as well. Linkages with local and feeder roads remain sub-optimal. 
• In the electricity sector, separate feeders for supply of power to agriculture and domestic electrification have not been carried out in many states. 

Source: TMH Ramesh Singh